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Category: My Life

By Shaina Frantz Posted on August 6, 2020

Hello World!

Well hey guys! Did you miss me? (for my sake just pretend you did) I didn’t mean to have such a long break. But I went to the virtual Realm … Continue reading Hello World!

Categories: My LifeTags: Life Things, Writerly Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on July 15, 2020

Pitching, the hardest thing you will ever do.

I am attending the Virtual Realm Makers conference this year. Cue the confetti!! It is really exciting and it will be so awesome to attend all those classes and one … Continue reading Pitching, the hardest thing you will ever do.

Categories: My Life, The Writing LifeTags: The Writing Life, Writerly Things, Writing How To
By Shaina Frantz Posted on January 21, 2020January 21, 2020

The Precarious Balance of the Writing Life

Writing. A career path only for those who wish to feel guilty every moment of their life. Every moment of every day becomes a choice between writing, and not writing. … Continue reading The Precarious Balance of the Writing Life

Categories: My Life, The Writing LifeTags: The Writing Life, Writerly Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on January 1, 2020

Favorite Reads of 2019

Fine. Since everyone else is doing it, I will to. I have been keeping track of what I read, and how much I liked it, since I was… In Middle … Continue reading Favorite Reads of 2019

Categories: Book Reviews, Books, My LifeTags: Beautiful Stories, Book Review, Books
By Shaina Frantz Posted on December 24, 2019

Grown Up Christmas List

Since I grew up, it has become harder and harder to find things for my Christmas list. My mom, or grandparents, tend to start asking me around the end of … Continue reading Grown Up Christmas List

Categories: My LifeTags: Christmas, Life Things
By Shaina Frantz Posted on November 19, 2019November 19, 2019

Know the Novel Linkup: Part Two

This is the story of how I died. Also the story of how I can’t remember much about November except the fact that I have written so, many, words. As … Continue reading Know the Novel Linkup: Part Two

Categories: Books, My Life, StoriesTags: My Writing Journey, NaNoWriMo, Ramblings, Valai
By Shaina Frantz Posted on October 18, 2019

Writing Prompt Contest Winners!

Remember that contest I told you about a while back? You know, the one with writing prompts? Well, the results are in, and I am pleased to announce the winners! … Continue reading Writing Prompt Contest Winners!

Categories: My Life, StoriesTags: Story Contest
By Shaina Frantz Posted on October 10, 2019

Writing Contest!

Hello everyone! I hope your creative juices are full, because I am here to announce a contest! My friend Cassie Hamm has created a desert theme writing prompt contest! Every … Continue reading Writing Contest!

Categories: My LifeTags: My Writing Journey, Story Contest
By Shaina Frantz Posted on August 28, 2019

Scheduling and ‘Oh hey, my blog post isn’t late!’

Hello everyone! No, I had not forgotten about my blog. Yes, I will be returning to my regular posting schedule. In part I took a break to rethink my blog. … Continue reading Scheduling and ‘Oh hey, my blog post isn’t late!’

Categories: My LifeTags: Life Things, Short Stories
By Shaina Frantz Posted on August 9, 2019

Why I am Keeping my Day Job

Like many writers living today, I have what is called a day job. A job to pay the bills and support me while I write. My ‘true calling’, writing, will … Continue reading Why I am Keeping my Day Job

Categories: My Life, Story MusingsTags: Life Things, My Writing Journey, Story Musings
By Shaina Frantz Posted on July 25, 2019

The Fantastic Realmies (and books)

Every year a bunch of crazy writers get together to celebrate their mutual craziness. We call it Realm Makers. At this conference they also learn how to be even crazier. … Continue reading The Fantastic Realmies (and books)

Categories: Books, My LifeTags: Books, My Lifely Adventures, My Writing Journey, Realm Makers
By Shaina Frantz Posted on July 3, 2019

Life is Short, Time is Valuable, and There are too Many Books!

No, I am not freaking out. Why do you ask? I am definitely not wondering how on earth I am ever going to read all the books I want to … Continue reading Life is Short, Time is Valuable, and There are too Many Books!

Categories: Books, My LifeTags: Books, Life Things

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